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3 March 1998
Planning & Zoning Board
c% Planning Dept.
281 N. College Ave.
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
Project: Pedersen Auto Plaza
LOCKWOOD
t1RCHITECTeS
REQUEST FOR ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE
The following alternative compliance to the Land Use Code (LUC) section 3.2.1, as allowed per
section 3.2.1(N), is requested for the landscape plan for the Pedersen Auto Plaza development,
located at South Mason Street & Kensington. The request for alternative compliance and
explanation for the request is as follows:
This modification is for the southern property line of this project only. The Land Use
Code, section 3.2.1(E)(4), requires a minimum of 5 foot landscaped screen, including
trees, between parking areas and its adjacent use. A six foot high solid fence screen is
proposed with no set back requirement as an alternative.
2. This alternative compliance has been recommended by City Staff. As per LUC section
3.2.1(N)(2), this alternative compliance "enhances neighborhood continuity and
connectivity, fosters nonvehicular access" by providing for a future pedestrian trail. It
relieves concerns of landscape materials and other improvements being located in the
pedestrian trail easement, only to be removed in eight years to make room for
construction of the new pedestrian trail.
It is intended this alternative compliance would still apply after the trail is implemented.
A fence screen would be provided between this development's parking and the trail
easement, as per LUC section 3.2. 1 (E)(4)(b), which describes acceptable screening.
This alternative compliance contributes to a smooth and cost effective implementation of this
critical pedestrian access point to the soon to be built Burlington Northern Corridor Project.
Your consideration is much appreciated.
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